Do you wish your teeth were straighter? Are you tired of hiding your smile? At Michelsen Dental, we offer several different orthodontic treatments as well as quality dental care to restore your smile and confidence. Those treatments can be done right here in our Orange dental office, alongside your regular dentistry.
These are performed by our staff dentist, Dr. Javier Mejia, who has been trained to provide excellent and life-changing orthodontics to Orange and nearby Tustin.
Orthodontic Services in Orange
Whether your teen is in need of braces or you are an adult looking for an alignment system that won’t interfere with everyday life, we’ve got a little something for everyone. We even do early orthodontic intervention for children as young as seven years old.
Traditional Metal and Ceramic Braces
Traditional braces are a time-tested way to straighten teeth and align the jaw. They work by attaching wires to each tooth and then tightening them in such a way that they apply pressure. This pressure will gradually encourage the teeth into their ideal locations.
Primitive forms of this technique have been found in the archaeological record as far back as ancient Egypt. Of course, our modern version has improved quite a lot since then. We are able to take precise measurements of your mouth —thanks to high-definition cameras. Additionally, our materials are safer and more comfortable than ever before.
Traditional braces can come in metal or ceramic form.
Metal braces are slightly cheaper and a little more durable than ceramics. On the other hand, ceramic braces are designed to blend in with your teeth, making their look far more subtle than the metal ones.
While there are pros and cons to either choice, both offer an effective orthodontic adjustment that will leave your teeth healthier and your smile straighter.
Invisalign Clear Braces and Clear Correct
Teeth straightening is not limited to wire and bracket braces. Our office also offers not just one but two clear alignment methods: ClearCorrect and Invisalign.
Both of these treatments put pressure on your teeth in a customized way, just as wire braces do. The difference is that, instead of those wires, they use clear alignment trays that are shaped for your specific mouth.
These trays are comfortable, easy to clean, and easy to remove. The most exciting advantage is that they are nearly invisible as you wear them throughout the day. They can be a great alternative to traditional braces.
Early Intervention Alignment Treatments
Many people may ask why we bother to straighten baby teeth when they aren’t even permanent. The answer to that lies in the fact that the health of baby teeth makes a huge impact on the health of the adult teeth that grow in after them.
Early orthodontics, performed as early as age seven or eight, can actually head off many dental problems before they become severe. These treatments can also reduce the amount of time needed for later adjustments by catching them while the jaw is still growing.
Call Michelsen Dental Today
We would love to talk to you about your many teeth straightening options here in our Orange, CA office. Give us a call today! Also serving Tustin.
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